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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.64, 456.30 and 267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.64, 456.30 and 267.48 is: 399.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.64 : 456.30 = 267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.64/456.30 = 267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.64x = 456.30 × 267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.64x = 122,051.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,051.12/305.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.33

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